Warren x Carter (Final Space)

Chapter 3

"I'm sorry, Warren. But your injuries are too serious to continue on any further." The doctor explained to Warren as he lied on the hospital bed after sustaining major injuries in battle.

Warren sighed. "I understand, doc. Thanks." He said.

The doctor nodded. "No problem. You're lucky to be alive. A few centimeters to the left and you would have been paralyzed or killed. Also, you have vertigo, due to a head injury. Good news is that's temporary, but it could be triggered again. We're not going to risk putting you back out there for your own health." He said.

"Wow. That's insane." Warren said.

"Definitely. I'm going to run more tests on you. Get some rest, Mr. Castor." The doctor said as headed off to check on more tests.

Warren nodded and started up at the ceiling, feeling the excruciating pain throughout his body. He began to think about what would happen if he died or gotten paralyzed. He started to tear up thinking about his family understand those situations.

He looked down, noticing his abdomen was wrapped in bandages with noticeable blood stains on it. He heard a knock on the door. He looked over at the door and saw Carter.

"Hey, Carter. Come in." He told him.

"Hey. So how are you feeling?" Carter said as he stood by Warren's bed.

"I'm still in some serious pain. Unfortunately, they told my injuries are too serious for me to work and I'm going to be discharged." Warren explained.

"I'm sorry to hear that. I know how much you really loved it out there." Carter said.

"Yeah. But hey, at least I get to spend more time with my kids. It feels like I never get to see them anymore." Warren said.

"That's true. About that, I just sent Starla and them a message about what happened. They're eager to see you." Carter said.

"Thanks for doing that. I just can't believe this fucking happened. I feel like I can keep going on. But I can't because of this stupid fucking head injuries that makes me dizzy." Warren said.

"I know. You got pretty banged up out there though. Thank god I found you in time. I seriously thought we might.. uh n-nevermind." Carter said.

"Wait. You're the one who found me?" Warren asked.

"Yeah I was. I used my medical skills to treat you for a while." Carter said.

"Wow. Thanks, Carter. You basically saved my life." Warren said.

"It was my pleasure to. Besides, you are my best friend after all. I couldn't just leave you. I mean, you do have two kids who need their father." Carter said.

"I really appreciate that, Carter. You don't know how much that means to me. Especially thinking about my kids while you saved me. You truly are a good friend" Warren said.

"You are too." Carter smiled.

"I would hug you right now, but I can't move." Warren chuckled.

"It's fine. It's the thought that counts. Just get some rest and you'll feel better soon." Carter said.

"I know. Thanks, Carter. I don't know where'd I be without you." Warren said.

Carter smiled at him. "Same here, Warren."